2025 National Stroke Awards Winners
October 29, 2025
We are delighted to share that the National Stroke Awards 2025 were a wonderful celebration of courage, dedication and hope. Thank you to everyone who joined us - your presence helped made this ceremony truly memorable.
This year’s winners include survivors of stroke, carers, health professionals, researchers and advocates who have gone above and beyond to support others and drive positive change in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.
The 2025 National Stroke Awards winners are:
| Courage Award | Glenn Browne, Mornington, VIC |
| Creative Award | Antonia Arfaras, Narre Warren North, VIC |
| First Nations Stroke Excellence Award | Joe Miller, Tamworth, NSW |
| Fundraiser of the Year Award | Ryan Webber, Cronulla, NSW |
| Improving Life After Stroke Award | Tony Finneran, Padstow, NSW |
| Stroke Care Champion Award | Professor Natasha Lannin, Caulfield, VIC |
| Volunteer of the Year Award | Michael Whittle, Acton Park, TAS |
| Warrior Award | Alexis Kalofonos, Gold Coast, QLD Georgia Peacock, Wandana Heights, VIC Caleb Wallace, Wodonga, VIC |
| President’s Achievement Award | Professor Julie Bernhardt AM, FAHMS, PhD |
The 2025 National Stroke Awards are proudly supported by:
